The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-11-16
Peru Prepares for a Boom.

Special to the indianapolis journal.
PERU, Ind, Nov. 15.-Natural gas was thought
to exist here, and upon that theory enterprsing
men of this city raised money enough to sink
four wells The first was directly north of the
city, and showed the presence of oil; the second,
one mile south, was a complete failure as to oil
or gas; the third one also failure. and the
fourth. five miles southeast. showed small
yield Of gas. Experiments were then abandoned
about here. Then came the failure at Bunker
Hill; later, the fair yield at Xena, and then the
great find at Amboy, thirteen miles direct
southeast of thu city. The find there is a good
one, and estimates made by competent State
authority show this one we'll to be strong and
large the first three in Kokomo. The Peru
Gas Company has been organized, with an au-
thorized capital stock of $780, for the pur-
pose of conveying the gas by pipes to this city
for general use, and as an evidence of the posi-
bility of its being in general use here by spring
is cited the fact of contracts being
let now for three wells at Amboy, with
six, and probably eight, to follow. Contracts
are being made for pipe, and a general push
will be made to complete and bring into Peru
the same facilities that sister cities enjoy. The
men directly interested in the movement
sttute the wealth and energy of the city. With
the superior advantages which this city enjoys
regards railroad facilities, location, and
a general manufacturing centre. this natural eie-
ment will be an enormous advantage. Peru can
lay claim to being one amongst the foremost and
most enterprisng towns of northern Indiana.
The Indiana Manufacturing Company employs
constantly 400 men; the city has large WOODEN
mills, the shops of the L.. E. q W. Ry., a
basket factory. fax mills, agricultural works,
and furniture-works besides numberless small
machine-works, carriage factories, and others
of minor Importance. Peru has wide streets.
splendidly shaded. a perfect water-works syse
tenn, gas electric lights. and other metropolitan
features, together with public spirited men, and
the largest number of wealthy citizens of any
city Of northern Indiana. Its rapid, steady and
substantial growth indicates brilliant future.
Charlottesville Presbytery.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal
CRAwFoRDsvILLE. Nov. ia called meet
ing of Charlottesville Presbytery convened this
morning, in the Center Presbyterian Church. to
attend to some unfinished business and other
matters pertaining to the cause of Presby terian-
ISM The attendance of ministers and elders
was not very large, but they were earnest in the
work performed. The main object Of the session
Vile Presbytery under the laws Of the State.
In the absence of the moderator. Rev. j. NJ.
Bishop, of Rockville. President Tuttle presided
over the meetings. and James A. Mount was
chosen secretary. Articles of association
F. H. Hays and Prof. ]. NJ Coulter. of this city.
and Rev. w Barr, of Lafayette, was chosen to
secure official seal and matters Of legal
nature. These gentlemen will make report at
the next meeting of the Presbytery. to be held
in April, 1888. at which time it will be acted
upon The following persons were in attend
auce: Rev. j. F. futile, Rev F. H Hays, Rev.
E. B. Thomson, Rev. r. j. Cunningham, of this
city, and Rev. j. W. Mann, Of Newtown, and
elders W. B. Lyle. of this city, and j. A. Mount
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